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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.19, 150.31 and 42.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.19, 150.31 and 42.44 is: 63.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.19 : 150.31 = 42.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.19/150.31 = 42.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.19x = 150.31 × 42.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.19x = 6,378.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,378.43/100.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.67

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